Of course. Let's look at some history:
Quebec to leave Canada. Oui side loses by 0.4% they're toast now
Scotland to leave UK, small loss they're toast now
UK to leave EU, small loss, now they're toast
Ireland votes to leave Commonwealth, has to fight war, wins.
Kenya votes to leave Commonwealth, has to fight war, wins.
Rhodesia votes to leave Commonwealth, fights war, loses
Southern States vote to leave USA, have to fight war and lose.
Andean countries of South America vote to leave Spain, have to fight war but win
America to leave commonwealth, has to fight a war and wins.
Twain seems correct, voting doesn't seem to work, if you win the vote you still end up fighting.
Twain didn’t say “if you win the vote, you still end up fighting”.
You twisted his words.
Btw, the fight for America’s independence - was worth fighting. Wouldn’t you agree?